Speaking on behalf of the claimant, Forest Heath District Council, Paul Weller told the court that on March 13 the council had received a complaint regarding fly tipping.

Mr Weller told the court that a small van load of waste including a large wooden cupboard, two large basketball bases and a large blue and white tartan bag had been left on the side of the road.

He said: “Fly tipping is a serious matter. Looking at the photographs there’s not a lot there but even that small amount costs the authority a significant sum of removal.”

Speaking through a translator, Baiculescu told the court that the items had come from his van which he had decided to sell after falling behind with electricity payments.

He said: “I would truly like to express my sorrow to the people of Mildenhall that I did not know how to dispose of the items.”

Presiding magistrate Sarah Hardingham said: “Fly tipping is a serious offence because it’s very unsociable, due to the fact you only earn £25 a week we will fine you £50 and a £15 victim surcharge and £150 in costs. In the future you must use the proper means of disposal.”